Reviews
Carmen review: dance is grand, but story is king
Re-imaginings have the power to transform the old into the new, but this interpretation of Bizet's Carmen doesn't exude quite…
Exhibition review: Shadow Spirit, RISING
’Shadow Spirit’ is a wonderful window into what is possible for the future presenting First Nations culture with immersive media…
Audrey Napanangka review: an enriching piece of Australian cinema
Shot over ten years, this film about Audrey Napanangka provides an expansive yet intimate portrait of a family living between…
The Back Side of Television S2 review: quick-witted and incisive
Mitch McTaggart returns to examine Australian TV, offering laughs ... even as your jaw hangs open in shock.
The New Boy review: an enchanting and intriguing film
Director Warwick Thornton delivers a moving exploration of Indigenous spirituality through the eyes of a curious child.
Gold Diggers review: ABC comedy glisters but rarely shines
The 1850s Victorian gold rush is ripe for comedy but this broad and bawdy series sometimes feels like a summer-camp…
Run Rabbit Run: a cinematic milestone ten years too late
All the elements of an excellent genre piece are here, but ... there's always a 'but'.
No Hard Feelings review: funny, sexy and a damn good time
Does No Hard Feelings signal the return of raunchy, crowd pleasing rom-coms? We can only hope.
Queen of Oz on ABC review: irate Tate heads a show that's not great
Britain's hapless Princess Georgiana has been sent abroad to become Australia’s new head of state in this BBC production.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny review: a whip-smart success
Coming 15 years after the disappointing Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, can Indy’s latest adventure redeem the franchise? Um, yeah!